Property tax rates in dispute for automotive companies

Cities throughout southeastern Michigan that have Ford Motor Co.-owned land are facing large potential losses in property tax revenues.

New multipliers for qualified automotive manufacturers were adopted by the Michigan State Tax Commission on Dec. 21, 2009, and were intended for the 2010-11 fiscal year, which began July 1, 2010, for most municipalities.

The 2010 [...]

Unity Studios dodges eviction in Allen Park | detnews.com | The Detroit News

City officials and Unity Studios have reached a lease agreement that will enable the film studio to remain on a city-owned studio complex, officials announced Sunday.

Earlier this month, city officials threatened to evict Unity Studios, claiming it had missed rent payments and not complied with lease requirements.

The agreement will also enable the studio [...]

Downriver Communities Form Utility Authority

Twelve of 13 area communities are working to form a legally binding utility authority.

Their goal is to save money by managing the Downriver Wastewater Treatment System, which now is controlled by Wayne County.

Attorneys for the communities are drafting bylaws and the articles of incorporation, which will be presented to the municipalities by Tuesday.

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M-39 (Southfield Road) reconstruction in Wayne County expected to begin Tuesday, Sept. 22 | The Michigan News

Lincoln Park and Allen Park – Crews will begin mobilizing Tuesday, Sept. 22, on the reconstruction of M-39 (Southfield Road) between Porter and Pinecrest streets in the cities of Lincoln Park and Allen Park, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This $16.5 million investment includes rebuilding the concrete pavement and barriers and utility [...]

Woman mugged getting out of car

The News Herald: Breaking news coverage for Southgate, MI.

ALLEN PARK — A woman getting out of her car in the driveway of her house in the 17000 block of Moore was mugged Aug. 25.

The woman told police that as she was gathering items out of the back seat of her car shortly after [...]

Unity Studios Groundbreaking Press Release

Unity Studios and Lifton Institute Break Ground in Allen Park

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 09:30 AM PDT

Initial Phase to Open for Job Training and Production Work This Fall

ALLEN PARK, Mich. —Unity Studios and the Lifton Institute for Media Skills today celebrated the start of construction of an all encompassing film, TV and media [...]

Unity Studios Groundbreaking Event 8-27-2009

I thought it was a great event and I hope everyone had a good time!

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